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kiko10 · 12-28-2011, 08:36 AM

Hey guys,i know the engine bay is really packed but i was just wanting to know, What are some really good motor swaps for a nissan 300zx?? i would like a rb26dett, bt thats really expensive!! any other ideas instead of the rb26 or vg30tt???? thnx

mikerbike · 12-28-2011, 08:37 AM

CA18DET would be sick. They've got almost 180HP!

vas570sx · 12-28-2011, 08:38 AM

go take a look at v8nissans.com

q45 engine swaps are cheap, easy and make good power and torque.

kiko10 · 12-28-2011, 07:32 PM

Thnx man! REALLY GOOD site!!!! thnx!!

future · 12-28-2011, 08:48 AM

Vq35/37

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kiko10 · 12-28-2011, 07:29 PM

Cool , Thnx man!

R33E8 · 12-28-2011, 07:32 PM

2jzgte /thread...

Flicktitty · 12-28-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by R33E8

2jzgte /thread...

Agree, 2JZGTE / 1JZGTE / RB25DET / RB26DET

A LSX would be cool as well.

Looking at JZ and RB powered Z32's then looking back at the VG Z32's make you

jr_ss · 12-29-2011, 10:41 AM

I think an LSx would be an amazing replacement for that heavy ass chunk of iron in the bay...

kiko10 · 12-30-2011, 12:37 PM

i think ima go for an LS1. This is just a project car though, what im really going for is a S14 with either a RB26 or a 2jz

3411 · 01-04-2012, 01:48 AM

If u want a s14 I say trade ur z for one that way u will be whole heartily in the swap s13/14 is a bit simpler to mess with and swap mounts. Are coman

Stormnorman · 01-06-2012, 01:23 AM

theres a vid where this guy did a 2jz swap, rb, if you want a v8 go for a Vh45. theres actually a guy on here thats done it, and then this guy i ran in to is doing a sr20 swap. i think i have a picture. ill post it up if i find it. filthy build though.

PoorMans180SX · 01-08-2012, 10:40 PM

Last I knew LS's required messing with the firewall a bit, Saw it in SCC 3 or 4 years ago, back when swaps weren't popular.

hobbdebub · 02-18-2012, 07:37 PM

I have a LSx (LQ4) mated to a stock TT transmission and didn't have to cut the firewall. The reason why most have to is that the T56 bellhousing is a monster.

The swap itself was actually pretty cheap when all was said and done. I ended up selling a bunch of my TT parts and almost broke even on the swap.

You can find 5.3s in almost any junkyard for peanuts. I know most will say the iron block motors are heavy but I think they are in the ball park of something like 80lbs lighter than a fully dressed VG30DEtt.

S130 · 02-18-2012, 08:21 PM

There was one attempt at a VK56 swap a few years ago, but was never finished. I believe he went for an LSX swap in the end. With the VK slowly starting to gain momentum, I'm sure one will pop up.

89JDM240sx · 02-18-2012, 10:59 PM

There's a shop here in Newark that did a Rb26 swap and made it AWD... A nice swap to would be a nismo 350/370z motor high compression

sexcii-zenki · 02-23-2012, 07:27 AM

vk56, rb30/26, 2jz, or VQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89JDM240sx

There's a shop here in Newark that did a Rb26 swap and made it AWD... A nice swap to would be a nismo 350/370z motor high compression

where @ in nwk??? i wana c lol

89JDM240sx · 03-22-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sexcii-zenki

vk56, rb30/26, 2jz, or VQ

where @ in nwk??? i wana c lol

On Raymond Blvd in Newark Raymond auto works This was like 1yr m half ago

S130 · 02-19-2012, 01:40 AM

There's a company in Canada that has done the VQ swap into the Z32 and offer a kit to do it. I believe they were called Anothershade Customs, but I have no idea if they're still around.

91hcr32 · 02-23-2012, 11:37 AM

+ 1 for an rb30/26

JeeBus · 02-23-2012, 10:43 PM

My opinion is biased, and this is the proper way to "do up" a Z32.

Although a v8 would be nice also, VH45/vk56....ferk that american stuff.

cross breed cars can suck it.

kiko10 · 03-22-2012, 12:50 PM

Dude, thats SEXY!!! where did u get that done and for how much??

JeeBus · 02-23-2012, 10:45 PM

Although I do miss this beauty..

NoPistons! · 02-27-2012, 12:45 PM

JZ series>Rb series.

You mentioned price. Pony for dollar, JZ shits all over rb.

Edit: But rb's are still sweet engines. I dont hate them. Just thought i'd add that. Just saying if money is an object here you're better off going with a 2.5L/3.0L jz swap. No oiling mods, oil pump whatever, paying $4k for an rb26 with rb25 rwd box....etc..... Then having to convert to a single or upgraded twins because you probably wont be happy with stock output on stock twins.....

IMO, JZ is less headache when you're shooting for good power.

sexcii-zenki · 02-28-2012, 07:50 PM

whats ur budget it would b easier to know what ur workin with? if u wana do something diff which i havent seen but correct me if im wrong...ka...u can pick 1 up 4less than $400 a complete swap and just build it to be monsterouz

fast-datsun · 03-22-2012, 10:50 AM

We are coming out with out RB swap kit. look for it release in APRIL...

JeeBus · 03-22-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fast-datsun

We are coming out with out RB swap kit. look for it release in APRIL...

Who is "we"?

Once my Rb swap is done I'm gonna start providing the service of doing RB swaps into the Z32's..

Mounts, cross members, tranny mounts, wiring..etc

I'm pretty sure there will be a good crowd after the Rb swap once they see how simple it is to do

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiko10

Dude, thats SEXY!!! where did u get that done and for how much??

I'm guessing you're referring to my pics?

As far as the work, I did it all by myself.
How much? Vg ~5k

Rb so far ~$50 <-LOL YEAH $50 BUCKS

kiko10 · 03-22-2012, 04:36 PM

lol, dude, thats beast!! i really love the rb motor! do u know where i can get one for a reasonable price here in atlanta, i live in duluth.

fast-datsun · 03-26-2012, 05:54 PM

[QUOTE=JeeBus;4593139]Who is "we"
will release everything on April 2 2012

McKinney Motorsports

We will have mount kit, radiator, intercooler, driveshaft (If wanted) wiring everthing you will need for the RB25 or RB26. Will use the HYBRID 300zx guts RB bellhousing for trans.

JeeBus · 04-10-2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiko10

lol, dude, thats beast!! i really love the rb motor! do u know where i can get one for a reasonable price here in atlanta, i live in duluth.

Not really sure, do some research and visit a few jdm engine facilities in atlanta.

Get a feel for them and their product, buy from where you feel most comfortable with, first impressions will tell you how they do business.

And of course check the engines thoroughly, bring a frriend that knows what to look at/for.

I know there's a few places around your area.

[QUOTE=fast-datsun;4600019]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeBus

Who is "we"
will release everything on April 2 2012

McKinney Motorsports

We will have mount kit, radiator, intercooler, driveshaft (If wanted) wiring everthing you will need for the RB25 or RB26. Will use the HYBRID 300zx guts RB bellhousing for trans.

Interesting, Looking forward to seeing more of this.

12-28-2011, 08:36 AM	#1
kiko10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good motor swaps for 300zx Hey guys,i know the engine bay is really packed but i was just wanting to know, What are some really good motor swaps for a nissan 300zx?? i would like a rb26dett, bt thats really expensive!! any other ideas instead of the rb26 or vg30tt???? thnx

12-28-2011, 08:37 AM	#2
mikerbike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SLC, UT Age: 38 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CA18DET would be sick. They've got almost 180HP! __________________

12-28-2011, 08:38 AM	#3
vas570sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: west palm beach Posts: 844 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go take a look at v8nissans.com q45 engine swaps are cheap, easy and make good power and torque. __________________

12-29-2011, 10:41 AM	#9
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,056 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	I think an LSx would be an amazing replacement for that heavy ass chunk of iron in the bay... __________________ My SR20VET

01-08-2012, 10:40 PM	#13
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 5,432 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Last I knew LS's required messing with the firewall a bit, Saw it in SCC 3 or 4 years ago, back when swaps weren't popular. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

12-28-2011, 07:32 PM	#4
kiko10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thnx man! REALLY GOOD site!!!! thnx!!

12-28-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
kiko10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool , Thnx man!

12-28-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
R33E8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 797 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	2jzgte /thread...

12-30-2011, 12:37 PM	#10
kiko10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think ima go for an LS1. This is just a project car though, what im really going for is a S14 with either a RB26 or a 2jz

01-04-2012, 01:48 AM	#11
3411 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 232 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If u want a s14 I say trade ur z for one that way u will be whole heartily in the swap s13/14 is a bit simpler to mess with and swap mounts. Are coman

01-06-2012, 01:23 AM	#12
Stormnorman Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mukilteo,WA Age: 29 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theres a vid where this guy did a 2jz swap, rb, if you want a v8 go for a Vh45. theres actually a guy on here thats done it, and then this guy i ran in to is doing a sr20 swap. i think i have a picture. ill post it up if i find it. filthy build though.

02-18-2012, 07:37 PM	#14
hobbdebub Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Age: 34 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a LSx (LQ4) mated to a stock TT transmission and didn't have to cut the firewall. The reason why most have to is that the T56 bellhousing is a monster. The swap itself was actually pretty cheap when all was said and done. I ended up selling a bunch of my TT parts and almost broke even on the swap. You can find 5.3s in almost any junkyard for peanuts. I know most will say the iron block motors are heavy but I think they are in the ball park of something like 80lbs lighter than a fully dressed VG30DEtt.

02-18-2012, 08:21 PM	#15
S130 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Chester, Oh Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There was one attempt at a VK56 swap a few years ago, but was never finished. I believe he went for an LSX swap in the end. With the VK slowly starting to gain momentum, I'm sure one will pop up. __________________ '79 280ZX: Heartless garage troll. VK56? '06 STi-Daily.

02-18-2012, 10:59 PM	#16
89JDM240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Newark Nj Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's a shop here in Newark that did a Rb26 swap and made it AWD... A nice swap to would be a nismo 350/370z motor high compression __________________ Boost makes me sooooooo happy!

02-19-2012, 01:40 AM	#19
S130 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Chester, Oh Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's a company in Canada that has done the VQ swap into the Z32 and offer a kit to do it. I believe they were called Anothershade Customs, but I have no idea if they're still around. __________________ '79 280ZX: Heartless garage troll. VK56? '06 STi-Daily.

02-23-2012, 11:37 AM	#20
91hcr32 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lower Mainland Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+ 1 for an rb30/26

02-23-2012, 10:43 PM	#21
JeeBus Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	My opinion is biased, and this is the proper way to "do up" a Z32. Although a v8 would be nice also, VH45/vk56....ferk that american stuff. cross breed cars can suck it. __________________

03-22-2012, 12:50 PM	#22
kiko10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude, thats SEXY!!! where did u get that done and for how much??

02-23-2012, 10:45 PM	#23
JeeBus Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Although I do miss this beauty.. __________________

02-27-2012, 12:45 PM	#24
NoPistons! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carolina Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	JZ series>Rb series. You mentioned price. Pony for dollar, JZ shits all over rb. Edit: But rb's are still sweet engines. I dont hate them. Just thought i'd add that. Just saying if money is an object here you're better off going with a 2.5L/3.0L jz swap. No oiling mods, oil pump whatever, paying $4k for an rb26 with rb25 rwd box....etc..... Then having to convert to a single or upgraded twins because you probably wont be happy with stock output on stock twins..... IMO, JZ is less headache when you're shooting for good power. __________________ Just another broke ass drifter

02-28-2012, 07:50 PM	#25
sexcii-zenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2011 Location: neu joyzee Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	whats ur budget it would b easier to know what ur workin with? if u wana do something diff which i havent seen but correct me if im wrong...ka...u can pick 1 up 4less than $400 a complete swap and just build it to be monsterouz

03-22-2012, 10:50 AM	#26
fast-datsun Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We are coming out with out RB swap kit. look for it release in APRIL...

03-22-2012, 04:36 PM	#28
kiko10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol, dude, thats beast!! i really love the rb motor! do u know where i can get one for a reasonable price here in atlanta, i live in duluth.

03-26-2012, 05:54 PM	#29
fast-datsun Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=JeeBus;4593139]Who is "we" will release everything on April 2 2012 McKinney Motorsports We will have mount kit, radiator, intercooler, driveshaft (If wanted) wiring everthing you will need for the RB25 or RB26. Will use the HYBRID 300zx guts RB bellhousing for trans.

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